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Introduction
The gateway to the Char Dham and the Garhwal, Haridwar is a famous pilgrimage spot for Hindus. Haridwar is one of the four spots, the others being Ujjain, Allahabad and Varanasi, where the elixir of immortality- Amrita spilled over from the Kumbh in which it was being carried by Garuda- the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Haridwar along with the other four places is therefore the venue for the Kumbh Mela that takes place every 12 years. Haridwar tour packages are particularly popular among pilgrims. However, the lively and colorful surroundings reverberating with the hustle bustle and devotion of the pilgrims, are a sight to see and makes Haridwar tour packages equally popular among secular tourists as well.
Haridwar Tour Packages- How to Reach
By Air: the nearest airport is the Jolly Grant at Dehradun. Air Deccan operates regular flights between Delhi and Dehradun.
By Rail: Haridwar is an important railhead in the Northern Railways and is connected to major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, Ujjain, Dehradun, Gorakhpur etc.
By Road: the NH 45 passes through Haridwar and connects it to other cities in Uttaranchal.
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